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Title: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: 7 Lakes on April 06, 2013, 10:45:00 PM
I'm tired of seeing our young teens, ladies, elderly and infirm using cast off gear.  After talking this over with a new found friend and bowyer, Bob Zang (Canadabowyer on this site) I've reached what I think is the answer.  A almost mass produced 60" longbow built with native eastern US wood available at my local woodstore.  This bow pulls a smooth 2.5 pounds / inch all the way to 30".  It looks and shoots great although you may find a rasp mark or two if you look hard enough.  

The new page is up on my website, since I just uploaded it tonight you may have to dump your cookies to find it if you've been there before.  

 (http://i.imgur.com/GfHyLZv.jpg)

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Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Mudd on April 06, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
:archer:
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Brianlocal3 on April 06, 2013, 11:36:00 PM
Great job on that Mike.  Max is loving his Nite Lite 2, I posted another pic of him with it on the Hill thread. You can tell that you have a true love and passion for this sport.  Thank you for that.
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Wannabe1 on April 07, 2013, 12:08:00 AM
Outstanding idea! Congrats on the new lineup.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: VictoryHunter on April 07, 2013, 12:53:00 AM
Beautiful bows!
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Canadabowyer on April 07, 2013, 11:56:00 AM
Way to go Mike. The teens and ladys are going to love these bows!!  :thumbsup:  Bob
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Shawn Leonard on April 07, 2013, 12:15:00 PM
Mike very nice, way to make us all proud. I would love to see one with Sapelle limbs and Ash riser. I am sending ya a PM! Thanks! Shawn
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Traxx on April 07, 2013, 11:09:00 PM
Way to go Mike. The teens and ladys are going to love these bows!!

Ill betcha a few adult men will like em too.
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Mike Taylor2 on April 08, 2013, 05:40:00 PM
That sounds perfect for my wife.  I'll give you a call this evening.
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Shawn Leonard on April 08, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
TTT for a great deal and bow!! Trying raise funds for one for my daughter! Shawn
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Traxx on April 22, 2013, 02:08:00 PM
I know its probly a bit early,but is there any feedback on these bows yet?
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Bud B. on April 22, 2013, 02:36:00 PM
I think Mike may have sold a few at NCTAR...I thought I saw some in the hands of shooters.

I have seen and held these bows. Mike sacrificed no quality control in his craftsmanship but just used less expensive materials. They are nice looking lightweight bows.

I have a Carolina Night on order from Mike.
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Moots on April 22, 2013, 05:30:00 PM
I like it.
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: Dave Bowers on April 22, 2013, 06:20:00 PM
That's just what the doc ordered   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New, Light Weight Longbows under $300
Post by: non-typical on April 22, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
What graceful lines!